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TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2009 winning 4 times, admittedly in lesser contests than this. However well below form last 2 starts and, though might have needed last run, work to do off this mark. TFRHHIIIBHA115
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4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500
6Oct Utt 15f Hdl good 4/12 Nowmelad (IRE) 13l 25Apr War 16f NHF good 1/13 Junkerd’Allier(FR) 4l 31Mar Mkt 16f NHF gd-sf 2/6 Wade Out (IRE) 31/2l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM633TIMEFORMVIEWAchievedonlymodestformwhenthirdinapairof bumpers last winter. Might be best watched on this hurdle debut after8monthsoff
23Feb Exe 16f NHF heavy 3/6 BillJoyce (IRE) 11l Dec23 Wcn 15f NHF gd-sf 3/11 Noahsgreatrainbow (IRE)15l Oct23 Ntn 16f NHF heavy 6/9 Walks LikeThe Man (IRE)11l
11Aug Les 13f Hcp gd-fm 7 SumatranTiger(FR) 34l 25Jul Wor 16f Hdl good 10/11 Reach ForThe Moon 86l 14Jun Les 14f Hcp good 9 Man ofThe Sea (IRE) 50l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM4/2120TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulinbumperslastseason,includingaFontwellwin. Found an Aintree Grade 2 too much on final start but should still have a brightfutureoverjumps.
13Apr Ain 16f NHF gd-sf 15/18 Horaces Pearl (FR) 44l 21Feb Don 16f NHF soft 2/7 MontyBodkin (IRE) 13/4l 28Jan Fon 17f NHF soft 1/12 StaffSergeantLen(GER)s.h
TFRHHHII BHAFORM23-
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a couple of Chepstow bumpers towards theendof2023.Switchestohurdlesafter10monthsoffwithhisstable goingwell.It’llbeinterestingtoseewhatthebettingmakesofhim.
S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes
11 WESTERNARTICLE (IRE) (178)
BmWesterner-BroomhillLady 5 10-11
J LorcanWilliams
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
O Mrs Sarah Rising
B Derwent Dene Farm
S Brendon Powerwashers
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TFRHHHII BHAFORMF-
TIMEFORM VIEW Held every chance when falling at the last in a point in April and purchased for £50,000 shortly after. The betting shouldhelpguidetoexpectationsonRulesdebut.
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner but more one for the longer term overhurdlesjudgedonhisrecentfirstattemptatChepstow.AceofSpades looksverymuchthestablefirststring. 11Oct Chp 19f Hdl soft 7/16
TFRHHIII BHAFORM2-
TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 purchase after finishing runner-up sole startinIrishpointsbutwillneedtobeusefultomakeawinningstart toherhurdlecareerhere.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
2023: BIG FISH (IRE) 5 11 4Tom Bellamy7-1 (Emma Lavelle) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 4.
JACKPOT DES BORDES did well in bumpers last season and gets the nod to make a winning start to his hurdle career for the Paul Nicholls team. Ace of Spades could step up a good deal on his first attempt overhurdles and is second choice ahead ofTom Doniphon, another who displayed plenty of promise in bumpers last term.
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500
Probable S.P’s: 5-6Sorceleur(FR),9-2PonySoprano(IRE),13-2DangerousTouch(IRE),10-1Loki’sMischief(FR),14-1NotSoWoolly(GB), 80-1 Dropitlikeitshot (GB), 100-1 De Vega’s Warrior (IRE), 150-1 Killard Point (FR), Hill of Scarriff (GB), 200-1 Gillespie Road (IRE)
SORCELEUR progressed with each run in bumpers, putting up a useful effort in a Grade 2 at Aintree on final outing, and will surely take a fair bit of beating if transferring that sort of form to hurdles at the first attempt. Pony Soprano is in good hands and seems likely to build on his third in a Sandown bumper now going hurdling up in trip, with Dangerous Touch fancied to fill the places.
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250 Owners Prize Money 1st £2928, 2nd £1464, 3rd £732, 4th £366, 5th £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): K Bailey
(12 wins from 72 runners, 17%) runs LADY GWEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Bailey (7 wins from 14 runners, 50%) runs LADY GWEN LONGESTTRAVELLER: LADY GWEN trained by K Bailey, Cheltenham, 133 miles.
TIMEFORMVIEW Justmodest format best overhurdlesbutwould have gone closeto making awinning chase bowat Huntingdon but forfalling at the last. Backed that up when second over C&D next time, though was let downbyjumpingatStratfordfinalstart.Worthanotherchanceonreturn.
19May Str 16f HcpC good 7/10 DuskyDays (IRE) 24l
19Apr Exe 17f HcpC good 2/11 Hidalgo des Bordes (FR) 11l
25Mar Hun 16f HcpC good F/9 Ferrybridge (IRE) -
TFRHHHHI BHA95
FORM00/445P- CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning hurdlerthough not so good switched to fences last term, running modestly here when last seen in March. However, he does at least start the new campaign off a potentially handymark.
25Mar Exe 19f HcpC heavy P/10 Joe Cotton (IRE)17Feb Wcn 20f HcpC heavy 5/7 Sheldon (IRE) 21l Nov23 Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/11 KingTurgeon (FR) 12l
TFRHHHII BHA92
FORM46-3366
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairformwithout success overhurdles but not so good over fences so far, though ground might have been too quick latest.Notonetowriteoffinthissphere.
31Aug Ntn 16f HcpC good 6/6 Beat Box (FR) 26l 21Jul Ntn 20f HcpC gd-sf 6/14 Noah’s Light (IRE) 14l 5Jun Ntn 20f HcpC good 3/6 Up ForAppeal (IRE) 21l
20Sep Ntn 16f HcpH good 8/9 Daany(IRE) 44l 21Aug Wor 20f HcpH good 9/12 Barrons Land (IRE) 25l 21Jul Str 18f HcpH good
TFRHHIII BHA86
FORM04000-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t really threatened in a handful of outings for thisyardandsimilarstoryonchasebowatBangorwhenlastseeninMay. Changeofheadgearanddownintrip
TIMEFORMVIEW Unable to make an impact in 6 handicap hurdles sincejoiningthisyardandnotanobviouschasingtype.
22Aug Ntn 26f HcpH good P/13 Via Dante (IRE)21Jul Ntn 18f HcpH gd-sf 8/12 Karannelle (IRE) 12l 25Jun Ntn 16f HcpH good 9/10 Parikarma (IRE) 25l
TFRHHIII BHA74
FORM4-P5056 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over hurdles here a year ago but has struggled for the most part since, including on chase bow on penultimatestart.Headgeargoeson.
10Oct Exe 16f HcpH good 6/18 StarofAffinity (IRE) 12l 28Aug Wor 20f HcpC good 5/13 Henry Box Brown (IRE) 28l 21Jul Ntn 18f HcpH gd-sf 10/12 Karannelle (IRE) 13l
7Oct Str 19f HcpC soft 5/11 Bridget Mary (IRE) 11l 28Aug Wor 20f HcpC good P/13 Henry Box Brown (IRE)29May Ntn 20f HcpC soft P/8 CoconutTwist (IRE) -
2023: STROLLON BY(IRE) 6 12 0 Paul O’Brien 3-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Stewards Note:
DUNSTALL RAMBLER: Following its run on 19/5/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly
MR SOCIABLE: Following its run on 7/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped left-handed.
It looks quite significant that dual-point winner MOVE WITH THE BEAT has been sent chasing for his handicap debut so gets the vote for a yard that has hit some form of late Moorland Rambler starts the new campaign off a potentially good mark so is next best ahead of Dunstall Rambler
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOVE WITH THE BEAT (IRE) 2.MOORLAND RAMBLER 3.DUNSTALL RAMBLER (IRE)
RACE RESULTS
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Raceday preview from Weatherbys
Weatherbys proudly sponsor two of this afternoon’s seven races, starting with the Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap Hurdle.
PhilipHobbs&JohnsonWhitewonthe2023 renewal with Goshhowposh and the duo saddle two this afternoon, the consistent High Game Royal and the less-exposed MadMike, who won a match race here in February. He progressed with racing last season and begins the new campaign on aworkablelookingmark.
The weights are headed by course-anddistance winner Striking A Pose, who is actually unbeaten in four starts at the track. Still only eight, he was disappointing towards the end of last season but clearly saveshisbestforthisvenue.
TapNGoLeoremainsopentoconsiderable improvement after just three starts over hurdles and being the youngest runner in the 13-strong field, the Jonjo & A J O’Neill-trained five-year-old also has to berespected.
Of the more-exposed runners, Kepage is anothertonoteashehailsfromthein-form yard of David Pipe and ran well against a progressive young stayer when last seen. Whilst he has yet to win here at Exeter, he ran well off 3lbs higher when runner-up in March 2023 and the son of Getaway is versatileintermsofground.
10 go to post for the Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow Best Mate Handicap Chase,inwhichtheHobbs&Johnsonteam are represented by the returning Masters Legacy, who heads the weights but has
been absent for 606 days. He has had just the three chase starts (all here) and is rated just 1lb higher than when successful inNovember2022.
Bobhopeornohope has been out of form for some time now (pulled-up on his last four starts) but does hail from the yard of Kim Bailey, who has been in red-hot form duringtheearlyweeksoftheseason.
An Tailliur has been given a chance by the handicapper on hurdles form, whilst TeaClipper,RoseOfArcadiaandMoroder are ‘older’ contenders who have been fine servants for their respective connections overtheyears.
Abuffalosoldier has more to offer over fences and should appreciate the decent ground but often needs his first start of the season, whilst Art Deco, who was in a rich vein of form when last seen, would appreciatemoretestingconditions.
If he is wound-up for his return, Maclaine would be a danger to all.
The five-year-old Jupiter Allen, who has onlyhadtheonechasestart,andMaclaine completetheline-upandthelatterlooked progressive over fences last term, winning at Newbury in March before being sent off favourite for a competitive novices’ handicap at Ayr where he finished behind Abuffalosoldier. Richard Bandey’s sevenyear-old looks capable of winning a nice prizeonceheironsouthisjumpingfrailties.
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14000
14Apr Plm 24f HcpH good 8/11 Transmission (IRE) 19l 16Mar Utt 23f HcpH heavy P/17 Gwennie MayBoy(IRE)23Feb Exe 23f HcpH heavy 1/8 Longshanks(IRE) 41/4l
TFRHHHII BHA121
FORM1231P-
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who struck at the second time of askingoverhurdlesin25fCatterickmaideninFebruary Bledonhandicap debutatHuntingdonsubsequently,though.Stillunexposedstartingout inhissecondseason.
25Mar Hun 25f HcpH good P/5 Jack Sprat (IRE)12Feb Cat 25f Hdl heavy 1/7 MicroMillions(IRE) 5
/2l 13Jan War 19f Hdl soft 3/13 Diamond Ri (IRE) 7l
TFRHHHII BHA119
FORM414034- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Usually gives his running (couple of good efforts overC&D)andhaswonfirsttimebackinthepast.Onetonote
16Apr Fls 23f HcpH soft 4/8 Mahland (IRE) 10l 20Mar Hay 24f HcpH soft 3/9 President Scottie (IRE) 41/4l 10Feb Nby 24f HcpH heavy 10/10 Emitom (IRE) 90l
TIMEFORMVIEWGoodrecordatFfosLasandbouncedbacktoformthere last time, no match for promising 5-y-o. 3lb higher back from 5 months off nowandhasstaminatoprove
30May Fls 20f HcpH good 2/9 Jasmin de Grugy(FR) 23/4l 6May Kmp 24f HcpH good 8/10 Halifax (FR) 30l 22Mar Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 6/8 Maclaine 30l
TFRHHHII BHA113
FORM14/U0-43 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in bumpers and successful twice over hurdles during 2022/23 campaign. Lightly raced since, running modestly behindMadeForYouatWorcesteramonthago Nudgeddownanother2lb
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful handicap debut over hurdles at Chepstow(19.5f)inApril2023andquitelightlyracedkepttotesting ground last term. Stamina to prove on return but ran well first time uplastseason(overfences)andlooksfairlyweighted.
19Mar Exe 21f HcpH soft 5/8 Feivel (IRE) 29l 1Mar Nby 24f HcpH heavy 3/7 Tanganyika (FR) 53l 1Jan Exe 19f HcpC heavy 3/7 Charles Ritz 12l
TFRHHHHH BHA112
FORM5/P521- C
TIMEFORMVIEWFirstpastpostinmaidenatChepstowpenultimate start last season (decent form) then gained compensation for that demotion in match here next time. Remains with potential now tacklingstayinghandicapsandonetoconsideronreturn.
23Feb Exe 21f Hdl heavy 1/2 MilanAc(IRE) 25l 24Jan Chp 19f Hdl heavy 2/8 House ofStories (IRE)Dec23 Exe 21f Hdl soft 5/7 Toss ofACoin (IRE) 43l
TFRHHHII BHA112
FORMP-2116P C D
TIMEFORMVIEWBackontrackinstayinghandicaphurdlesthissummer, completing a double in June. Well beaten the last twice, however, and needsarevival.
16Sep Wor 23f HcpH good P/14 Lihyan (IRE)29Aug Fls 16f Hcp heavy 7/9 Triple Nickle (IRE) 37l 25Jun Ntn 26f HcpH good 6/7 Townhill (IRE) 15l
TFRHHHII BHA110
FORMPP-1450 C
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulbackoverhurdlesinstayinghandicapat Fontwell in May in first-time cheekpieces underthis rider Well beaten after11weeksoffatWorcesterbutmayhaveneededthat.
16Sep Wor 23f HcpH good 8/14 Lihyan (IRE) 22l 30Jun Utt 23f HcpH good 5/13 Pyffo (IRE) 5
12Jun Fon 25f HcpH good 4/6 Kitesurfer(FR)
TFRHHHII BHA110
FORM1//02121- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced since March 2022 but has built up a goodstrikerate,successfulforafourthtimeinstayinghandicapchaseat PlumptonwhenlastseeninJanuary Beenabsentanother8monthsand mightneedit.
DECLAREDRUNNERS13 2023:GOSHHOWPOSH(IRE)6116MichealNolan11-4(PhilipHobbs&JohnsonWhite)10ran Blinkers worn by No 3, 9, 10 Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 11. Stewards Note:
TAP N GO LEO: Following its run on 25/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
ERNEST GRAY: Following its run on 7/5/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake 4 fences out. KING OFTHE LAKE: Following its run on 22/4/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface. Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Mad Mike (IRE), 15-2 Tap N Go Leo (IRE), 10-1 High Game Royal (FR), Morfee (IRE), 11-1 Earth King (IRE), King of The Lake (GB), 12-1 Made For You (GB), Kepagge (IRE), 14-1 Lutinebella (GB), 16-1 Ballymagroarty Boy (IRE), 18-1 Ernest Gray (IRE), 20-1 Striking A Pose (IRE), Mr Tambourine Man (IRE)
MAD MIKE remains with potential for staying handicaps this term and could be set for a big run if ready to go King ofThe Lake should find a race, while Ballymagroarty Boy is another to consider
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16500
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Hobbs & J White (20 wins from 202 runners, 10%) runs MASTERS LEGACY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Bailey (7 wins from 14 runners, 50%) runs BOBHOPEORNOHOPE
WEIGHTWATCHER: BOBHOPEORNOHOPE won off a handicap mark of 139, his rating is now down 9lb to 130 LONGESTTRAVELLER: MACLAINE trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 181 miles.
Feb23 Exe 24f HcpC good 2/3 Gustavian (IRE) 29l Nov22 Exe 24f HcpC good 3/4 Hidden Heroics (FR) 55l Nov22 Exe 24f HcpC good 1/11 SizableSam nk
TFRHHIII BHA130
FORM14P/PPP- C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences but failed to complete in 3 starts lastterm and remainsto be seen ifhe has been revitalisedafterasummerbreak.
TIMEFORMVIEW Prolificwinnerin handicap hurdles in 2021/22 and ranwellinsomehothandicapsthefollowingseason.However,yetto reallytaketochasinginacoupleofstartsinnovicecompany.
31Mar Plm 25f HcpC good 4/6 Cap du Nord (FR) 16l 9Mar San 24f HcpC soft
HHHHI BHA129
FORMPP0052- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner over fences who had a largely disappointing campaign last term
8 MACLAINE (GB) (185)
ChgMaskedMarvel-Aisance(FR) 7 11-6
J Brendan Powell
T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
O Burkes & Syders
B Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh
S Tote
9 ARTDECCO (GB) (205)
TFRHHHII BHA123
FORM2/42510-
TIMEFORM VIEW Made fourth start over fences a winning one at Newbury (22.4f) in March and remains low mileage in this discipline. Warrantsrespectonreturntotrackhere.
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended lastterm onthe up, completing a hat-trick in staying handicaps when scoring at Ffos Las (28f, heavy) in March. Returnsonacareer-highmarkbutmustentercalculations.
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6. Stewards Note:
BOBHOPEORNOHOPE: Following its run on 22/4/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
MACLAINE: Following its run on 20/4/2024 it was reported that the horse made several jumping errors. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Moroder(IRE), 11-2 Rose ofArcadia (IRE), 17-2Abuffalosoldier(IRE), Maclaine (GB), 11-1 Masters Legacy(IRE), Tea Clipper (IRE), 14-1 An Tailliur (FR), JupiterAllen (FR), 16-1 Bobhopeornohope (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Preference is for ROSE OF ARCADIA, who has a good record first time up and returns on a workable mark. Moroder and Abuffalosoldier rate the principal dangers.
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Hobbs & J White (20 wins from 202 runners, 10%) runs SASSIFIED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Bailey (7 wins from 14 runners, 50%) runs ZMIINYI
LONGESTTRAVELLER: REHILL RELIC trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 213 miles.
1 I SHUTTHATD’OR (FR) (106)
BgBarastraight-Anickad’Or(FR)
6 12-0
J MrLiamTrott (7) E Tongue Strap
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Mr C. L. Tizzard
B Mr Mathieu Lalanne & Mr Gilles Chaignon
S Coral Racing Limited
2 BIGZ BELIEF(IRE) (12)
BgMakeBelieve-Manaka(FR) 7 12-0
J MrMartin McIntyre (3) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
O Mr R. De la Haye
B Springwell Stud
3 REHILLRELIC (IRE) (179)
BgMahler-RehillLass(IRE) 5 12-0
J MrWilliam Biddick
T Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
O Church Farm Racing
B John Crosse
S Allwood Horse Transport
4 LUSAKA(IRE) (63)
BgTheLastLion(IRE)-JumeirahPalmStar 6 11-12
J MrEdwardVaughan (7) E Cheek Pieces
T John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend
O Burnham P & D Ltd
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
S Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd
5 ELUSIVENESS (IRE) (186)
BrmElusivePimpernel(USA)-CuteCait 5 11-5
J MrPeterSummers (7) E Tongue Strap
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
O The Exmoor High Hopes
B Peter Bergin
S Brendon Powerwashers
6 RYDER’S ROCK (GB) (6)
BmFascinatingRock(IRE)-Featherweight(IRE) 6 10-13
J MrRichard Upton (7) E Tongue Strap
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Mr C. L. Tizzard
B Jeremy Gompertz
S Coral Racing Limited
7 PESCATORIUS (IRE) (186)
ChgGetaway(GER)-Lisdaleen(IRE) 5 10-13
J Miss HollyFlynn (7) E Tongue Strap
T Harriet Dickin, Midford
O Mrs Raqui Campbell Hill
B Stephen Campion
S Kissing It Better, ClayStreet PropertyConsultants
TFRHIIII BHA100
FORMPPP3-P0
TIMEFORMVIEWOvercameoddsof50/1whentakingaWincanton novice hurdle in January 2023. However, he hasn’t done much right since and the return to this sphere failed to spark a return to form whenlastseeninJuly 8Jul Wor 20f HcpH good 7/14 Robber’s Bridge (IRE) 21l 29May Ntn 20f HcpC soft P/8 CoconutTwist (IRE)21Apr Wcn 15f HcpC good 3/5 GowerPrince 10l
TFRHHIII BHA100
FORMP-45006
TIMEFORMVIEW Irish import who shaped well in a handicap on the FlatatWolverhamptonlastmonthbuthewasonlysixthinan8-runner eventbackhurdlingoverC&D12daysago Cheekpiecesrefitted.
10Oct Exe 18f HcpH good 6/8 InTheAir(FR) 7l 23Sep Wol 16f Hcp stand 4/10 BaileysWarrior
1Sep Tip 12f Hcp good 4 Polemon
TFRHHHHH BHA100
FORM1/26442-
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulsolestartbetweentheflagsandhasshownafairlevel of ability all 3 starts over hurdles, last seen chasing home a Nicky Henderson-trained hotpot (Break MySoul, who has won again since) at Chepstow (2m, good) inApril. Of stronginterestnowhandicappingwithtopamateurbooked.
26Apr Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/11 Break MySoul (IRE) 25l 1Apr Hun 15f Hdl good 4/13 Magical Hill (IRE)
20Aug Not 14f Hcp good 1/7 Veer 7l 17Jul Fls 11f Hcp gd-sf 6/6 Night Breeze (IRE) 17l 5Jul San 14f Hcp good 8/9 CockAnd Bull (IRE) 19l
TFRHHHII BHA91
FORM06532TIMEFORM VIEW Flat-bred mare who took a step forward when runner-uponherhandicapdebutoverthisC&Donfinalstartoflastseason. 3lb rise tolerable and likely to pick up a race sooner rather than later, providedsheisabletobuildonthatimprovedeffort.
19Apr Exe 18f HcpH good 2/10 Bullets Hill (IRE) 61/2l 23Feb Exe 16f Hdl heavy 3/8 Spirits Bay 19l 22Jan War 19f Hdl soft 5/8 EitherOr(IRE) 37l
TFRHHIII BHA85
FORM303615
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a 5-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (16.8f,soft)lastmonthbutwasnevertravellingatWorcesterrecently Thatwas amodesteffort,forallthatthetestingconditionsmaynothavebeenideal.
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in bumpers/trio of novice hurdles and improvementwasnotforthcomingswitchedtohandicapsduringthespring. Hasundergoneawindopsincelatestappearanceandnowsportsafirst-time tonguestrap 19Apr Exe 18f
8 ZMIINYI (IRE) (25)
BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-WhisperRock(IRE) 6 10-11
J Miss GinaAndrews
T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
O Soldiering On Syndicate
B J. Power & K. Power
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
9 CATBOY(FR) (28)
BgAgentSecret(IRE)-CadouyaGirl(FR)
4 10-11
J MrJ.J. Murphy-Knight (7) E Cheek Pieces
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
O John & Paul Stanaway & Nicola Reed
B E., K., P., & V. Leray
S NAF
10 SASSIFIED (IRE) (14)
ChgExcelebration(IRE)-SatwaPearl 6 10-11
J MissThomasina Eyston (3) E Blinkers
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O MrJohn P. McManus
B 21st Century Farms Ltd
11 BENSINI (GB) (19)
BgDrMassini(IRE)-GrouchOntheCouch(IRE) 8 10-10
J MrMichaelTry(7) E Visor, Tongue Strap
T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
O B Jones & Son
B MrWayne Jones
S B Jones & Sons Tar Limited
12 GUGUSS COLLONGES (FR) (28)
BgSecretSinger(FR)-UneCollonges(FR) 8 10-9
J MrFrederickTett E Visor
T RogerTeal, Lambourn
O Mr RogerTeal
B G.A.E.C Delorme
S Chartplan (2004) Ltd
13 MR ZEE (IRE) (12)
BgZebedee-Monsusu(IRE)
7 10-7
J MrJoshua Newman E Cheek Pieces
T Michael Blake, Trowbridge
O Staverton Owners Group
B Lynnlodge Stud & Arthur Finnan
S SB Racehorse Rehoming
14 HERECOMESHOGAN (IRE) (30)
BgSageburg(IRE)-ConstantApproach(IRE) 7 10-4
J Miss Louise Chance (7) E Visor,TongueStrap
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O The Cotswold Lockdowners
B John Fitzgerald
S FBC Manby Bowdler
15 SINDABELLA(FR) (210)
BmSinndar(IRE)-FigarellaGaugain(FR)
8 10-2
J Miss Megan Bevan (7) E Cheek Pieces
T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
O Surefire Racing 1
B Isabelle Liger & Sven Pauwels
S Junction 24 Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
TFRHHIII BHA83 FORMP/204-0
TIMEFORMVIEW Wentcloseonsecondofhis2startsbetweentheflags but hasn’t gone with a great deal of promise in a trio of maiden hurdles, includingonfirststartfollowingawindopatWorcesterlastmonth.Needsto raisehisgamenowpitchedintoahandicap
TIMEFORM VIEW Addition of cheekpieces (retained here) and switch to front-runningtacticspaiddividendsatFontwell(17.7f,good)whereheopened hisaccountinan8-runnerhandicap However,he’sunlikelytogetasoftlead thistimeand,inanycase,morewillbeneededup8lbinthisstrongerrace 24Sep Fon 17f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 Sanitiser 3
17Jul Utt 15f HcpH soft 4/7 Inigo (FR)
14Jun Ntn 16f HcpH good 11/13 King’s Castle (IRE) 23l
TFRHHHII BHA83
FORM6-60044 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Notched third success of 2023 when taking a 19f Fontwell handicap last October Now 7lb below last winning mark and, though below his best so farthis year, he would have a serious chanceifthefirst-timeblinkersweretohavethedesiredeffect.
8Oct Hun 19f HcpH good 4/11 NoWorries 11l 9Sep Per 20f HcpH good 4/11 Shantou Lucky (IRE) 20l 22Aug Ntn 18f HcpH good 8/15 Melton Mossy(IRE) 6
TFRHHIII BHA82
FORM0353U4
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinneratWorcesterlastsummerandhas made the frame on several occasions over fences since, including when fourth of 13 at Southwell (20.4f, good to firm) recently Not withouteach-wayhopebackhurdlingoffthesamemark.
3Oct Swl 20f HcpC good 4/13 Harrys Hope (IRE) 9
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9Sep Ntn 20f HcpC soft U/7 Firefly Lane (IRE)
31Aug Ntn 16f HcpC good 3/6 Beat Box (FR)
TFRHIIII BHA81
FORMPPP-00P
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceoverfenceslastautumnbutwent off the boil as 2023/24 progressed and no impact in 3 starts since returning from a break inJune. Hopes pinned onthe first-timevisor sparkingareturntoform.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on the Flat, successful 3 times lastyear Winlessfollowing7attemptsinthissphere,though,andhe is hard to warm to following a tame effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained)here12daysago
22Sep Plm 19f HcpC good 3/9 Belgarum (IRE) 23l 11Sep Wor 16f HcpC good 6/13 Gerard Mentor(FR) 81/4l 18Jul Wor 16f HcpC good 6/7 Mix ofClover 11l
TFRHHIII BHA73
FORMP1404P- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways over C&D last December and performedwithcreditwhenfourthof15backhere8dayslater.However,form hastailedoffsince(hasundergoneanotherwindopsincelatestrun)andshe’s probablybestwatchedbackfroma7-monthabsence.
26Mar Tnt 23f HcpH soft P/10 Tuscan Rose (IRE)20Feb Tnt 23f HcpH soft 4/5 Lady Balko (FR) 25l 23Jan Lei 20f HcpH heavy 9/13 Ede’iffs Rock 24l
2023:WOLFSPEAR (IRE) 7 11 7 MrOliverBoyden 16-1 (OllyMurphy) 18 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No 10 Visor worn first time by No 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5, 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 11, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 9, 13, 15. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7, 15. Stewards Note: RYDER’S ROCK: Following its run on 16/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
The pair with this most appealing claims are REHILL RELIC and Lusaka, with marginal preference for the former who should benefit from this slightly stiffer test now handicapping and the booking of William Biddick is an obvious plus. Lusaka won well on the Flat last time and is feared greatly back in this sphere off an attractive mark, while Sassified will be a threat if responding well to the first-time blinkers.
HBLB PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £298,333 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 16th September to 31st December 2024
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): H Fry (19 wins from 85 runners, 22%) runs TRUSTINTIMES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (9 wins from 41 runners, 22%) runs GNOMON
FANCYTHAT: R Beckett won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs GNOMON today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SECRET SNIPER trained by H Morrison, East Ilsley, 138 miles.
1 CEDAR
CREEK (GB)
(-)
ChgFrankel-Proserpine(USA)
J BenJones
T Rebecca Curtis, Newport
O The Fforest Frankel Partnership
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
S William Hill
2 CLOSE COMBAT(IRE) (-)
ChgKessaar(IRE)-WindyLane
J David Noonan
T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
O Mr Samuel Jefford
B Tally-Ho Stud
S Junction 24 Ltd
3 DIGGER ONE (GB) (-)
J Tom Bellamy
T Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
O Mrs Michelle Anne Crook
B Mrs M. A. Crook
4 GNOMON (GB) (-)
BgTimeTest-Nirva(IRE)
J DarylJacob
T Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
O MrA. D. G. Oldrey & Mr G. C. Hartigan
B MrA. D. G. Oldrey & Mr G. C. Hartigan
S R M Beckett Ltd
5 ROI DU RISK (FR) (-)
BgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-BellaLawena(IRE)
J Brendan Powell
T Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
O West Coast Haulage Limited
B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu
S Henrietta Knight
6 SECRETSNIPER (GB) (-)
ChgStimulation(IRE)-TriggerPoint 11-0
J David Bass
T Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
O Mrs M. D. W. Morrison
B Mrs M. D. W. Morrison
S Bridgend Hotel
7
SHERMINATOR (GER) (-)
ChgAmaron-SforzaRagazza(GER)
J JoeAnderson (3)
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Mrs Claire Bonner
B Ralf Kredel
S Hatherden Horse Transport
TFRHHHII BHAFORM TIMEFORMVIEW41,000gnsFrankelgelding.Half-brotherto2winners on Flat, including 7f winner Desert Voice. Dam unraced. Interesting pedigree.Onetonoteinthebetting.
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TFRHHIII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Kessaar gelding. Closely related to 7f/1m winner Naifahandhalf-brotherto2winners.Damunracedhalf-sistertofairly useful 2m hurdle winner Duty Possibly best watched unless the bettingvibesarestrong.
TIMEFORM VIEW Time Test gelding. Half-brother to useful 7f-1m winnerNewbolt.Dam,7fwinner,half-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler/useful chaser (barely stayed 3m) Ultimate Top Flat stable has won this race twiceinrecentyears.
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TFRHHIII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW No Risk At All gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdle/chasewinnerJubileeExpress,andhalf-brothertofairlyuseful hurdler/chasewinnerOxygen.Bestwatchedondebut.
TIMEFORMVIEWTimeTestgelding.Closelyrelatedto3winnersand half-brotherto5winnersonFlat,includinguseful11/2mwinnerOuja. Dam 7.5f/1m winner On the shortlist for a stable with a healthy bumperstrike-rate
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TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEWHolyRomanEmperorgelding.Brotherto9.4fwinner Letiza and half-brother to a winner Dam unraced. Another who needs monitoringinthebetting.
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TFRHHIII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Study of Man gelding. Dam ran once on Flat. Wearscheekpiecesfordebut.
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TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Australia gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/top-class chaser Santini and useful hurdler Dusky Legend. Stable nowhere near as prolific in bumpers in recent timesaswaspreviouslythecasebutthisoneisbredtobeuseful.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: KELDU LARGE (FR) 3 11 0 David Noonan 16-1 (MrsJaneWilliams) 15 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 11.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Gnomon (GB), 6-1 Secret Sniper (GB), 13-2 Star of Guiting (IRE), 17-2 Trustintimes (GB), 10-1 Uhtred Ragnarson (IRE), Widdybank (GB), 14-1 Cedar Creek (GB), Sherminator (GER), 25-1 Close Combat (IRE), 28-1 Vorderman (GB), 33-1 Roi du Risk (FR), 40-1 Digger One (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Ralph Beckett has won this race in 2021 and 2022 so GNOMON is the suggestion before any betting clues are known. Secret Sniper, Trustintimes and Star of Guiting are others who look the part on paper in an interesting junior bumper
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.10 -THE MOLSON COORS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIVI) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 16th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 16 entries at £32. - Closed October 16th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.43 - THE MOLSON COORS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 16th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £32. - Closed October 16th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (PenaltyValue £3539.90)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.18 - THE HAPPY RETIREMENT VICTOR AND GERALD DARTNALL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the fifth £219 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 16th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Penalties, after October 12th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 18 entries at £36. - Closed October 16th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.53 - THE WEATHERBYS & BIRDIE CALENDARS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (ChallengerStayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701, the fourth £851 and the fifth £424 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £70 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th Penalties, after October 12th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enterTHE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 26th April, 2025. 17 entries at £70. - Closed October 16th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353. (PenaltyValue £7393.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.28 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW BEST MATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the fifth £499 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £82 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £66 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Penalties, after October 12th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 23 entries at £82. - Closed October 16th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6664; Second £3331; Third £1667; Fourth £833; Fifth £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.03 - THE EXPLORE SHARED OWNERSHIP AT inthepaddock.co.uk AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3476 to the winning horse The second to receive £1739, the third £868, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 16th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Penalties, after October 12th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden byAmateurJockeys who are members oftheAmateurJockeys’Association ofGreat Britain bythe deadline for Declaration ofJockeys and on the day ofthe race A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 30 entries at £35. - Closed October 16th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3022; Second £1511; Third £755; Fourth £378; Fifth £189 (Penalty Value £3476.90)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.33 - THE SOUTH WEST ‘3 YRS OLD’ “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for three yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 16th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 17 entries at £20 - Closed October 16th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
